Acting

Junji Masuda

Born October 25, 1915 · Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Died May 25, 1989 · aged 73

No biography available.

Known For

The Human Condition I: No Greater LoveThe Human Condition I: No Greater Love · 1959
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
8.11959
MovieWarDrama
After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.
Tokyo TwilightTokyo Twilight · 1957
Tokyo Twilight
7.71957
MovieDrama
Two sisters learn about the existence of their long-lost biological mother, but the younger is unable to accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.
Heaven StationHeaven Station · 1984
Heaven Station
8.81984
MovieDramaRomance
From a true incident that happened in 1960's Japan. This drama is contemporary in setting but medieval in its characters and emotions as it focuses on a tangled web of murder and deceit encountered by a beautiful woman, Kayo after her abusive husband is murdered.
Early SpringEarly Spring · 1956
Early Spring
7.51956
MovieDramaRomance
A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair.
ScandalScandal · 1950
Scandal
6.91950
MovieDrama
A celebrity photograph sparks a court case as a tabloid magazine spins a scandalous yarn over a painter and a famous singer.
The Moon Has RisenThe Moon Has Risen · 1955
The Moon Has Risen
6.91955
MovieDramaRomance
Mokichi Asai is a widowed father living in Nara with three daughters—Chizuru, Ayako, and Setsuko. The youngest, Setsuko, plays matchmaker for her older sisters, leading to humorous and awkward romantic entanglements.
Deep River MelodyDeep River Melody · 1960
Deep River Melody
6.01960
MovieRomanceDrama
A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant.
Here Is a SpringHere Is a Spring · 1955
Here Is a Spring
8.21955
MovieDrama
The story of a group of young people who organise their own travelling symphony orchestra to provide music for people living in remote villages shortly after the war.

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